Hans Goplen Executive Chef and Vice President
Executive Chef Hans Goplen was born and raised in a large family on a small San Fernando Valley, Calif. farm with chickens, a large vegetable garden and fruit trees. When he was five years old, Goplen began cooking and baking for his family and friends.
A graduate of the New England Culinary Institute in Vermont, where he trained in French classical cuisine, Chef Goplen was selected as executive chef of the Farm of Beverly Hills in 1998 to introduce a touch of fine dining to the restaurant’s twist on classic American cuisine. As executive chef, he is responsible for menu development, culinary operations and training and the continual improvement of existing menu items.
Chef Goplen’s farm upbringing is a perfect fit for the restaurant, as he brings a first-hand appreciation of fresh, seasonal ingredients. His goal is to use fresh, quality ingredients to create a unique dining experience. Additionally, old black and white photos of Chef Goplen’s family on their Wisconsin farm adorn the walls of all Farm restaurants.
After seven years as executive chef of The Farm, in 2005, Chef Goplen was also named Vice President.
Previously, Goplen worked at the prestigious Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.
Goplen lives in Encino with his wife Janell; daughter, Ella and son, Colt.
The Farm of Beverly Hills is a wholly owned subsidiary of Beverly Hills Farm, Inc.
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